Katie Valentine

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Katie Valentine is a Washington, D.C.-based writer and editor who focuses on climate and environmental issues.

Articles by Katie Valentine

Precious Spoon-Billed Sandpiper Eggs Under Close Watch in the U.K.

June 24, 2016 — The next wave of captive baby Spoon-bills could soon be on their way—a conservation first.

Did Oregon’s Cormorants Finally Snap Under the Pressure of a Cull?

May 31, 2016 — As seabirds flee from East Sand Island, a colony’s future is put into question.

Find Out How You Can Be a Scientist for a Weekend

May 19, 2016 — By joining a BioBlitz team, you can help the National Park Service get to know its lands better.

Why Baby Birds Of Prey Are True Survivors

May 09, 2016 — Bullies, starvation, and scary predators—nest cams reveal the hardships of being a chick in the wild.

Four Astonishing Ways Birds Are Coping With Our Energy Demands

April 29, 2016 — From Pennsylvania to Canada, birds are finding ways to dodge power structures and development.

Build a Nest Box to Welcome Spring Birds

February 18, 2016 — It’s National Nest Box Week—in the U.K., at least. But that doesn’t mean you can’t put up a box stateside—here’s how.

Birds, They’re Just Like Us!

January 14, 2016 — From junk food addictions to messy divorces, the creatures of the sky share many of our worst habits.

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